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As we look towards Garrett County celebrating America’s 250th birthday at a celebration event in July, we are provided an opportunity to take a moment to understand and appreciate all the county has to offer. Friendsville, the most northern municipality in Garrett County, is a playground to both locals and visitors with all it has […]

The Garrett 250 Commission is inviting community members to participate in one of the most meaningful moments of the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together on Saturday, July 18, at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. As part of the county’s official commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, volunteers are being sought for “A County United,” a […]

Garrett 250 Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: a free, all-ages celebration filled with patriotism, community spirit, and unforgettable experiences at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and a spectacular evening drone light show as we come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and […]

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that the fee for registering public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in Maryland has been reduced from $150 to $75 per port. MDA’s Weights and Measures Program is responsible for consumer protection and ensuring equitable commercial transactions involving measurements and quantities. Under Maryland law, the program […]

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has made a series of recent investments in the long-term economic future of Western Maryland. Earlier this year, more than $685,000 in strategic funding was awarded to five projects across Allegany and Garrett counties, supporting everything from entrepreneurship and workforce development to arts, infrastructure, and economic development planning. These grants […]

Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026: The weather today will be mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs around 80. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 50%. […]

The winner of the 2026 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award was announced during the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Brodak’s Banquet Hall in Oakland. Martin Heise made the presentation to this year’s winner, Dave Taylor of Green Acres Garden Center & Flower Basket. The Heise […]

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Terry Helbig as the recipient of the 2026 Peggy Jamison Heritage Preservation Award, an honor recognizing exceptional dedication to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Garrett County. The award was presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026 […]

The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers this morning, then partly sunny, with showers likely, with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain […]

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Nina Beitzel as the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Entrepreneur Award. The award was presented during the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Brodak’s Banquet Hall in Oakland. An emerging entrepreneur is someone who identifies […]